IVF babies have same cognitive skills as naturally-born babies: Study

Babies conceived from artificial methods such as In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) and Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) have the same cognitive skills as the babies conceived naturally, revealed a study on Tuesday , contradicting earlier theories that IVF babies born from artificial methods have intellectual impairment.

The new study conducted by city-based Indira IVF also states that in many cases babies born through IVF are more brainy and smart.

The study states that according to the earlier theories, due to the variations in Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) and IVF, the procedures were linked to increased risk of prematurity and higher twin rates.